Delightful discovery
for afternoon tea...
the world famous gardens
near Victoria, BC.
The island climate pampers roses,
with vibrant fragrance each breed poses.
In former quarry, sunken gardens
rich ruby, emerald, beryl bloom.
All join the soaring hymn to color
as branches sway to nature's tune.
We wade in wondrous waves of floral sea
before we savor midday English tea.
Ambrosial Earl Grey
and fresh clotted cream,
with crumpets and jam
found fit for a queen.
Her Spring blush enfolds us,
lush ferns float above.
Vancouver memories...
recalled, with much love.
In a list
A contest entry
- Poetic Artists Group Contest... Matching Art w/Poetry by .
1025 points, ended February 2, 2008, 2 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Pre-Write Frenzy by FloridaGatorQueen.
700 points, ended September 13, 60 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What do you think?
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My dear Joyce...Here I am, chosing this topic of nature and gardens, and Wow..Butchart Gardens! Again our worlds merge at a familiar place for the two of us...You bring back the memories of several visits there, and the roses and flower beds with the old Victorian mood of high tea with crumpets! My this is a delightful write of cheer! Invigorating nostalgia....Bookmarking! Thank you for the visit again! Bravo! Rosemary
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This is very beautifully written. Makes me want to go there to experience this. I enjoyed the read!!! Thank you for entering my contest.
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It really is that beautiful! The years we lived near Vancouver BC, we'd always take those who visited us to Butchard Gardens, once we had discovered it ourselves.
So, I've had tea there a number of times.
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Wonderful reading this is written with such imagery the soft tones and lovely flow I could just about reach out and touch this garden you have painted with words
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That sounds so good. Can I come for tea? I enjoy tea. Do you have those little finger sandwiches too? Those are so good.
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You have described in your piece one of my absolute favorite pastimes: high tea with all the trimmings! My mum and I treat each other depending on whose birthday it is, and I take her out also for Mother's Day. To have it served in those gardens . . . oh my, it must have been beautiful. Excellent rhythm in your piece. I really enjoyed it!
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your use of imagery and descriptions was fantastic, created a garden on paper, in detail. very well penned.
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You gave me a vision of your own private garden. There's a reason you won the gold and it's very deserved.
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Wow!you made me imagine the beauty of the garden. So beautifully written. I like the style and the way it flows. Well done!
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Ugh, I had my comment all typed up when i was in math class earlier. Unfortunately my teacher busted me before i could post it so im going to have to try agaim I really liked this, the background is phenomonal, and it is such a beautiful piece of writing all up. Thanks for sharing it, im really glad that i got to read this,
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this is so calming and the bg is beautiful. The read was very enjoyable and the border just added. Congrats on the Gold.
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A beautifully descriptive piece of
poetry, so serene and calm feeling.
The border and background are definately
perfect choices for this. great job and
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Perfect from top to bottom
I can see why this won Gold.
The charming background settled me in the mood and I could smell the Earl Grey here and taste the crumpets
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Stay safe
~Manda
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So delightful and bright and pretty. The poem and the background match wonderfully, it gets me to wanting a nice cup of tea
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Thanks so much Cindy. I'm glad you like it. Everyone who came to visit us in British Columbia (the five years we lived there) we took to Vancouver Island, the Gardens, and Afternoon Tea there.
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that sounds wonderful
Congrats
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What a unique and delightful scene you portray! Very nice juxtaposition of 'quarry' and gemstone colors. I especially liked "we soak in wonderous waves of floral sea" and "lush ferns float above." Nice alliteration and rhyme, meter varies. Easy to see it as a loved recollection
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Thanks, sweetie!
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Very Beautiful!!!
OH MY GOSH!!! this is mind blowing! It is sure to be a winner..just beautiful! I think this one is my favorite of yours..(except the one you designed for me ofcourse lol.)
GBY
SilverButterfly
(Mary)
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